Just as some are talking about blowing up the Edmonton Oilers. Maybe the pressure is finally off now.
Connor McDavid was named the first star on enemy ice in his first Battle of Alberta; how very special. He scored two goals and recorded an assist. He was a really good save away from what would have been his second goal of the night and a hat trick on the night. He has four points now in five games. His first goal was absolutely beautiful. He finished.
His second goal of the night put it away:
That came after he fed Nail Yakupov for the first assist of his career, a linemate whom we think that he'll turn into a star.
Taylor Hall was the second star, and he played all night like a man possessed. He recorded what went down as the game-winning goal for his 2nd tally of the season. He also recorded two assists, drawing multiple penalties, and skated all over the ice with command, leadership and power.
Scoring was kicked off by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the first period. All four first overall picks scored tonight. The OILERS are on Sportscenter right now as I type this. That's the first time in years.
This might go down as McDavid's finest game all season long. It was my first great Connor McDavid memory.
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